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NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2

Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI; SeaFlux OSB CDR: SST

browse graphicNOAA CDR of Sea Surface Temperature from WHOI
The NOAA Ocean Surface Bundle (OSB) Climate Data Record (CDR) consist of three parts: sea surface temperature, near-surface atmospheric properties, and heat fluxes. This portion of the OSB CDR is the NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI. The SST data are found through modeling the diurnal variability in combination with AVHRR observations of sea surface temperature. The data cover a time period from January 1988 to present at a 3-hourly, quarter-degree resolution.
  • Cite as: Clayson, Carol Anne; Brown, Jeremiah; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. doi:10.7289/V5FB510W [access date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA Climate Data Record Program (CDRP)
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Coverage Description
Time Period 1988 to Present (time interval: 3-hour)
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
Spatial Coverage Map
Dataset Information
General Documentation
Processing Documents
Associated Resources
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2016-09-30
  • creation: 2016-09-09
Edition Version 2
Data Presentation Form Digital image
Dataset Progress Status Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency Monthly
Purpose Current dataset provides advanced scientific researchers a high quality Climate Data Record (CDR) of sea surface temperature that can be used for any analysis of the latent and sensible heat fluxes and the associated surface parameters from synoptic scale through climate variability.
Use Limitations
  • Estimations of the humidity and temperature gradients may be underestimated in very extreme conditions. Flux calculations may also be in error during very high winds due to errors in the bulk flux model. Flags indicate whether the values are the retrieved value or an interpolated value. For a complete description of use limitations for this CDR, see Section 6, Assumptions and Limitations, in the respective Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Clayson, Carol Anne; Brown, Jeremiah; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. doi:10.7289/V5FB510W [access date].
Cited Authors
  • Clayson, Carol Anne
    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  • Brown, Jeremiah
    Principal Scientific Group, LLC
  • NOAA CDR Program
Originators
  • Clayson, Carol Anne
    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Collaborators
  • Brown, Jeremiah
    Principal Scientific Group, LLC
  • NOAA CDR Program
Publishers
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Winds > Surface Winds
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Heat Budget > evaporation
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Heat Budget > Heat Flux
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea surface Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > air Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > boundary Layer Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > skin Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > surface Air Temperature
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > evaporation
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > humidity
  • Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > water Vapor
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
  • Oceanic - Surface - Sea-surface Temperature
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Wind Speed And direction
  • Atmospheric - Surface - Water Vapour
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F8
  • Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F9
  • Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F10
  • Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F13
  • Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F14
  • Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F15
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • Earth Remote Sensing Instruments > Passive Remote Sensing > Spectrometers/Radiometers > Imaging Spectrometers/Radiometers > SSMI > Special Sensor Microwave/Imager
  • Earth Remote Sensing Instruments > Passive Remote Sensing > Spectrometers/Radiometers > Imaging Spectrometers/Radiometers > AVHRR > Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Ocean
Project keywords Keyword Thesaurus Title
  • NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) Program
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
  • GEWEX > Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment
  • NOAA OneStop Project
Data Resolution keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
  • 10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords
  • Hourly - < Daily
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
  • 1 meter - < 10 meters
Stratum keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Vertical Location > Sea Surface
  • Vertical Location > Boundary Layer
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Clayson, Carol Anne; Brown, Jeremiah; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Climatic Data Center. doi:10.7289/V5FB510W [access date].
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
  • See the Use Agreement for this CDR available on the CDR page
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement The data were produced by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and are archived at the NOAA National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Updates to extend this CDR data set to the present are anticipated, pending adequate funding. For more information, see associated processing documentation.
Processing Steps
  • For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram.
Processing Documents
Source Datasets
  • SSMI(S) Brightness Temperatures - CSU
    • NOAA Climate Data Record: SSMI(S) Brightness Temperatures - CSU (order)
      NCEI Archive Information Request System (AIRS), where the data can be delivered by Satellite ID, Data Type, and for a given time period.
    • Description of Source: NOAA CDR SSMI(S) Brightness Temperatures - CSU
    • Temporal extent used: 1988-01-01 to Present
    • Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180
  • NASA/GEWEX Surface Radiation Budget (SRB)
    • NASA/GEWEX Surface Radiation Budget (SRB)
      NASA Website for Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) data.
    • Description of Source: Surface Radiation Budget surface solar radiation flux
    • Temporal extent used: 1998-01-01 to Present
    • Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180
Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
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